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Arrow Takes on Gun Violence, Aims to 'Start a Conversation'
While it isn't exactly a "very special episode," "Arrow" executive producers Marc Guggenehim and Wendy Mericle freely admit that tonight's installment of the DC Comics-based series isn't a typical one. Amid the superhero action, it takes on the very real issues of gun violence and gun control, and it's something Guggenehim wanted to do from the onset of the season.
"We went in to season five wanting to do an episode about an issue," Guggenheim told press including CBR during an event earlier this week at The CW's Burbank offices. "I'm old. This means that I grew up on 'St. Elsewhere' and 'Picket Fences' and 'L.A. Law.' I grew up in a time when it was commonplace, like literally every week, for a one-hour drama to tackle the issues of the day. Somewhere along the line, the whole industry got away from that. Now you've got 'Black-ish' and 'Carmichael Show,' but as far as network dramas are concerned, really not tackling current issues."
RELATED: Team Arrow Debates Gun Control & Violence in New Clip
The episode, titled "Spectre of the Gun," deals with gun violence both in a present-day attack on Star City's City Hall, but also in flashbacks detailing a traumatic event in Wild Dog's (Rick Gonzalez) pre-vigilante life. For Guggenheim, guns were the natural issue to take on through the lens of "Arrow," given its timeliness and the show's prominent street-level violence.
Yet the episode also confronts broader issues of debate and discourse, something that Guggenheim said is more salient than ever — the TV veteran and "X-Men Gold" writer said he wrote the first half of the episode before the United States' 2016 presidential election, and the second half afterwards.
"I think you can see, in the second half [of the episode], it's about guns and gun violence, but it's also about the state of discourse in our country," Guggenheim said. "Whether you voted for Trump or not, I think maybe the only thing we can agree on as Americans is that the country is as fractured now as it's ever been since the Civil War. My point of view and suggestion as a writer is, it happened because we stopped talking to each other."
Fitting the theme of the episode, it features fewer scenes of Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell) in action as the Green Arrow, and more of him in his role as mayor of Star City, as he seeks to take on the complicated issue of gun control not with fisticuffs, but with legislative policy.
"From a story perspective, it was really the challenge of figuring out what would an episode look like where we had to solve the problem of the week with Oliver Queen as mayor, as opposed to him gearing up as the Green Arrow," Mericle told reporters.
It was also important for both Guggenheim and Mericle that the episode didn't take any definitive sides on the issue. Some of Team Arrow are shown to be vocal proponents of the right to bear arms, some are clearly more in favor of stricter gun control — and Felicity just wants everyone to stop arguing and focus on the mission. (No spoilers, but you can probably guess who's on what side.)
"You want to start a conversation," Mericle said. "At some point we did get away from that as a county, and we like the idea of hearing both sides as fairly as possible."
That idea was ingrained in Guggenheim following his experience writing for "The Practice," one of the many David E. Kelley creations — such as the aforementioned "L.A. Law" and "Picket Fences" — unafraid to take on hot topics.
"David always said, I'm not interested in the verdict, I'm just interested in both sides in the case having equal arguments," Guggenheim said. "Very intentionally, we didn't want to provide the answer to the audience to the problem of gun violence. We wanted to leave that open, almost as sort of a Rorschach test. One of the goals was to be as — I'm sorry this phrase has been corrupted — 'fair and balanced' to the issue as possible."
Based on the conversation, the "Arrow" EPs appeared up for potential further explorations of topical issues down the line — Guggenheim pointed out that The CW and Warner Bros. Television were both "unbelievably supportive" of this venture — but when asked by CBR if real-world politics may show up in less overt ways in the near future, Guggenheim downplayed the possibility.
"It's tough with a superhero show," Guggenheim replied. "I think one of the things Wendy and I have struggled with over the years on 'Arrow' is, every year we go into the season going, 'Yhis year, we're going to make it more about the city, and the city's going to be more of a character, and you're going to learn more about what's going on in the city.' It wasn't until this year where we actually really started doing that."
"It just shows how difficult just getting the city that the show is set in to influence the stories," Guggenheim continued. "Getting the rest of the country in is just hard."
No matter what, Guggenheim hopes that fans of the Arrowverse are open-minded about tonight's foray into a decidedly nonfiction issue.
"It's the fifth season," Guggenheim said. "We've hopefully earned the freedom. In 23 episodes of television, you can have 22 pieces of candy and one episode of vegetables. It's the best tasting broccoli you'll ever have."
The "Spectre of the Gun" episode of "Arrow" airs 8 tonight on The CW.
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When Ivan Majesky was signed as a free agent by the Washington Capitals in August, club officials were aware of his knee injury but expected him to be ready for training camp. Majesky wasn't, and one month into the regular season, the imposing, 6-foot-4, 231-pound defenseman still hasn't taken a shift in a Capitals uniform.
But his long-awaited debut could come by the end of the month.
Majesky, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee while playing in the world championships in May, began skating with his new teammates last month, and he has recently ramped up his participation. He now takes part in all team drills, although he still appears tentative and, in many situations, looks a step slow.
The 29-year-old Slovakian said he got good news during his visit with Benjamin Shaffer, the Capitals' physician, last Wednesday.
"I feel a lot better," said Majesky (pronounced my-YEH-ski) this week at Piney Orchard Ice Arena. "I saw the doctor, and he said he's going to clear me to play."
When exactly that clearance will be granted remains unclear.
"We have to work that out with [General Manager George McPhee] and my agent, to see what they want me to do," Majesky said. "If they want me to go down for a few games or whatever they want, I really don't know."
McPhee said: "He's getting closer, but he's not there yet. It's probably going to be a little while yet."
Although Majesky has had a history of knee ailments, McPhee said he was not overly concerned about his current injury when he signed him to a one-year, $800,000 contract.
"We had talked to his agent about it," McPhee said, referring to Octagon's Larry Kelly. "We thought he might be ready for camp, but they said if he's not, you won't have a problem. And it hasn't been a problem.
"Ivan has been terrific. He's been working hard. It's always hard to know with these injuries. We told him that when our doctor and trainer think he's ready to go, he'll play."
Because Majesky failed his pre-training camp physical examination, the Capitals are not obligated to pay him until he is able to play. Even if he were cleared to play this week or next, it's likely he would first be sent to the American Hockey League, where he would work his way into game condition with the Hershey (Pa.) Bears.
When Majesky joins the Caps, he figures to give them an immediate and measurable boost on the blueline. The team's young defensive corps has shown steady improvement, particularly the past two games, but the addition of a bona fide, top-four defenseman will help, even if he's not 100 percent until January.
A steady, stay-at-home type with good instincts, Majesky would likely be paired with offensive-minded defensemen Steve Eminger, Jamie Heward or Mike Green.
But that's probably a few weeks away, and Majesky preferred not to get ahead of the situation. The longer than expected recovery has disappointed him, too.
"I thought, after the surgery, I would be ready in the middle of October because the doctor said it takes six months," he said. "I don't get paid right now. For me, it's not about money. I want to play. [But] I don't want to come back early and get hurt again. I want to play hockey for some more years, so I want to take care of it now.
"I'm doing the workouts every day just wondering when I'm going to play. I hope it's just a couple of more days. I'm excited to play."

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I wasn't actually planning to do shopping last Saturday because I know "MALL SALES" are over and besides we went there with a purpose i.e. to get our ordered car seat cover. But when we arrived at SM Cagayan de Oro City to my surprise some shops are on "Inventory Sale". And since I'm already there might as well stroll and look for something interesting to buy. (I'm disregarding my husband here, because he has his own Shopping list at Ace Hardware).
So I did my strolling from one from one shop to another, didn't found any item the suit my taste until I set my feet at Celine, I found this cute and sexy slip-ons. I tried and viola it was indeed pretty, I had an impulse and I bought it. This is the only item I bought for myself at SM. (buti na lang, hehe).
Still early to go home, from SM we went directly to Lim Ket Kai Mall and found Celine was "on sale" too I can't resist it so I bought the item @ P999.00 only from P1,499.
That is my not so expensive shopping spree day last Saturday. I bought 2 of my weaknesses, bags and shoes.
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Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise defended the U.S. House's Republican leadership on MSNBC, saying there's a "number of other women who are very talented that are part of our conference leadership."
The House GOP majority on Tuesday announced white men would chair 20 of 21 standing committees.
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This year there were over 250 individual services performed on policymakers, regulators, and staffers by more than 40 beauty professionals who volunteered their time and expertise to showcase the world of beauty.
December 21, 2012
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Created by nail tech Melissa Bozant and her friend Karen Waters, the Sublime Bliss product line used in this pedicure is organic and natural.
September 11, 2012
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All too often, cosmetology schools in the U.S. aren't putting their best foot forward when it comes to educating future nail technicians. For nail schools to get all As when it comes to training students for the real salon world, we need more dedicated nail instructors, increased hours, and a commitment to more than just the state board exam.
February 1, 2011
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In October, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee passed the Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance at the urging of advocacy groups California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, Environment California, and Asian Law Caucus.
October 1, 2010
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Some states, like North Carolina, require salons to post their inspection scores where consumers can see them. While I'm not necessarily a proponent of more rules and regulations for the nail industry, I do believe that since most salons are already being inspected, why not post the grade?
April 1, 2008
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There are about 1,700 seeds in a pound; and 17 lbs. of jojoba seeds are required to produce one gallon of oil.
August 1, 2006
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No one wants to believe they will fall victim to an accident or illness that prevents them from earning an income for a long period of time, but statistics show it will happen to three in 10 of us. Disability insurance protects your most valuable asset — your ability to earn an income and provide for yourself and your family.
September 1, 2005
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California Assembly Speaker pro tem Leland Yee introduced legislation that would establish minimum safety standards for pedicure equipment and ensure that salons have procedures to ensure proper, safer, and sanitary operation of pedicure spa equipment. T
April 1, 2005
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More than 130 people in the San Jose, Calif., area have reported bacterial infections after receiving pedicures at several salons. Of those people, 19 have been confirmed to have a bacterial infection.
November 1, 2004
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What proposed changes in California could mean for the industry.
October 1, 2004
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This is not the first time the board has been under assault, undergoing sunset reviews in 1997 and 2002 that resulted in name changes and changes in oversight.
August 1, 2002
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After last year's bacterial outbreak in a Watsonville, Calif., salon, the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology laid out cleaning regulations for salons using whirlpool pedicure footspas. Use this step-by-step guide to make sure you are getting your footspas clean enough to protect your clients.
December 1, 2001
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A jury in Roanoke, Va., didn't cane that the owners of a nail salon said they didn't know they were using MMA and slapped them with a $150,000 judgment. If a "reasonable" nail tech would do it, you'd better be doing it too, or you could be held liable.
November 1, 2001
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Nail files are being closely scrutinized in California, and manufacturers and nail technicians are crying foul. Is the state's regulating agency being fair in its seemingly sudden crackdown on proper file disinfection?
September 1, 1998
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Even as the beauty industry continues to grow, state boards face increasing budgetary constraints and hiring freezes. It all boils down to too many licensees, too few inspectors, and an industry that questions the validity of the state board.
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DC John Chavis took less money to join Texas A&M
When John Chavis became a member of Texas A&M's coaching staff last winter, many Aggies fans rejoiced upon learning the well-regarded coordinator would be overseeing a defense that yielded the 11th-most points in the SEC last season (28.1 per game).
What they may not have known at the time, however, was that Chavis turned down a more lucrative contract offer from LSU before making College Station his new coaching home. Chavis — then in his sixth season with the Tigers — rejected a three-year, $5.4 million contract offer following LSU's 31-28 defeat in the Music City Bowl, according to court documents obtained by Ross Dellenger of The Advocate.
Apparently, Chavis had resolved to leave Death Valley weeks earlier after his relationship with the university and athletic director Joe Alleva soured over a disagreement about his existing LSU contract. Dellenger delves into all of the tangled details.
"The Chief," as Chavis is also known, went on to sign a deal with Texas A&M that pays him $4.65 million in guaranteed total salary over the next three seasons. His fallout with LSU has given the defensively-challenged Aggies a coach who fielded some of the SEC's toughest units at LSU and had a penchant for turning those players into top NFL prospects (six Tigers defenders became first-round draft picks in his time there).
So not only did Texas A&M land a talented defensive coordinator with 26 years of SEC experience, but they hired him away from an SEC West rival at a $750,000 discount.
LSU's loss looks like the Aggies' gain.
Talked to John Chavis today. He said best thing for him in opener was seeing A&M's def. players have fun after being beat up last 2 years.
— Chris Low (@ClowESPN) September 10, 2015


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Karen and I stayed in Sabine and Ralf's upstairs apartment on our recent trip to Luxembourg from 3/12/2016 - 3/18/2016. When we arrived, Sabine was extremely welcoming showing us the apartment and all of the amenities (Ralf was busy working in the winery). We got settled in and immediately felt right at home, plenty of space, wonderfully maintained, and naturally lit upstairs apartment. It turns out, this apartment was a perfect jumping off point for us to visit the entire region. While we were there we were able to get to Luxembourg City, Trier, Bernkastel, and many other places within 20 minutes to 1 hour drive. It was so conveniently located, only about 10 minutes to the A1, which takes you everywhere (drove to Epernay, Reims, and Verdun, France one of the days in about 2 1/2 hours). During our stay, Sabine and Ralf were always around and accomodating when we needed them, and still left us to feel like the place was ours while we were staying there.
As far as the winery itself is concerned, Sabine took us down to show us her enormous and impressive corkscrew collection and perform a tasting for us. She informed us on the Elbling grape (particular to this area of the upper Mosel). The wines were delicious. You'll never see these wines in your local shop, just if you go to Temmels, Germany. We purchased a couple of bottles while we were staying there and they were all very true expressions of the region.
We enjoyed our time at the Temmelsler Ralf Haus and will definitely return (and would highly recommend) if and when we make it back to the area as we feel we made new friends in Sabine and Ralf.
Thank you both very much for your hospitality.
Tony and Karen
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
This was an excellent weekend. Myself, my wife, and our two year old daughter stayed here for three nights.
The pictures, description, and amenities accurately described the property. It was clean, well-maintained, and the owner was extremely cordial. The apartment was bright, inviting, and perfect for our family. The location was quiet and the view was extraordinary.
We used this as a home base for seeing Luxembourg. It was perfect. We travelled to Luxembourg City one day (30 minutes each way); Echternach, Beaufort, and Larochette the second day (about a 2 hour loop around eastern Luxembourg; of course, we stopped at each place to see things); and went to the Saarschleife on the third day (35 minutes each way). Also found a good restaurant in Wellen, less than 5 minutes south.
Other nearby places to see: I would suggest adding Vianden to the 2nd day loop, making it about 2.5 hours driving time, round trip. We had already seen it, and highly recommend it. Also, if you haven't alrady seen it, Trier is about 20 minutes from here. Again, we had seen Trier, so skipped it on this trip.
All in all, I would recommend this property to family, friends, and strangers alike.
Clean, modern, well appointed and ample sized appartment. Perfect for 4. Owners (Sabine & Ralf) are very friendly and will provide a very interesting tour of their wineyard and winery as well as their very well stocked cellar.
Great location to explore Western Germany and Luxemburg.
Owners provide pool table for use at no charge as well as a well stocked wine/bier cooler at very reasonalble costs.
The following three items are worth noting: Appartment is on the third floor. Appartment is in close proximity to train track, but well insulated with closed windows. There is NO internet in the appartment and no Internet cafe in Temmels.
We like the apartment, the winery is amazing, everything is absolutely perfect!
thank you very much Sabine!
Wir fanden eine sehr geräumige helle Ferienwohnung mit bester Ausstattung vor. Alles war sehr sauber und ansprechend. In der Küche ist alles vorhanden, was man an Geschirr, Kochutensilien u.ä. braucht. In den 2 Schlafzimmern gibt es jeweils einen ausreichend großen Kleiderschrank. Die Matratzen sind top, nicht durchgelegen.
Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Wir empfehlen, das Angebot einer Weinprobe auf jeden Fall anzunehmen. Wir hatten dabei einen lustigen und sehr spannenden Abend. Außerdem besteht die Möglichkeit, vor Ort guten Wein zu kaufen.
Wir verbrachten 3 wundervolle Tage hier und können diese Ferienwohnung uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
(Außerdem erwähnenswert: Ausflugsziele in der Nähe: Trier und Luxemburg)
Leuk appartementje, al misten we een balkon. Bed in de "ouderslaapkamer"lag niet prettig, in de andere kamer wel. Zeer vriendelijke eigenares, die hielp de koffers naar boven en beneden sjouwen.
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Der Preis versteht sich für 2 Personen pro Tag in der Ferienwohnung Bacchus, jede weitere Person 7,00 Euro/Tag.
Ferienwohnung Elbling und Rivaner ab 53,00 Euro/Tag für 2 Personen, jede weitere Person 7,00 Euro/Tag.
Kinder bis 3 Jahren sind frei.
Im Preis enthalten sind Endreinigung, Nebenkosten, Bettwäsche, Handtücher und Küchentücher.
Ohne Frühstück.
Vermietung ab 3 Nächten.
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Water Industries
Water Industries
Water is a natural, scarce, vital and renewable resource that human always need in every time and place, and is considered as a valuable and irreplaceable commodity in economic and social development of the countries. As the core of development of other sectors, water plays a critical role in progress of the country and is a key factor in maintaining the balance and stability of the ecosystem and environment.
The following conditions and capacities make water a major capacity for Iran:
1-Locating in the water poor and relatively dry region of the Middle East;
2-High technological capacities of the knowledge-based companies;
3-Development of the domestic industries of dams, pipes and precision instruments.
4-Research institutions and training centers in the related areas.
Some of the achievements inwater sector include:
-International cooperation to help designing and manufacturing water and wastewater treatment systems;
-Help to achieve and localize the advanced technologies in water industry by local companies;
-Development of water diplomacy and study the opportunities and threats of maritime borders of the country;
-Membership in international institutions active in the field of water, including GWI and IDA.


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An invitation to a life of prayer and service in a religious congregation always comes from God, and it is to God that you must give your answer.
Every group has its own spirit and tradition, its unique way of serving God and our world. In the Society of the Holy Child Jesus our emphasis is on God who became human. We live and work in a wide variety of situations and each of us tries to use her gifts to the full in the service of God's people.
If you feel God might be calling you to share our life of prayer and service, read about our living in community and the life of Cornelia Connelly and watch videos on Cornelia and on some of our sisters.
Contact us via email or mail:
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Saturday, February 28, would be another early morning for Rylan and I. With the alarm going off at 3:00 am, it was time to get ready to be on the road by 4:00 am en route to Yuma, Arizona and the 2015 MCAS Yuma Airshow. We have always enjoyed the Yuma Airshow, and this would be our third time attending in four years. We always look forward to the military displays, especially the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II. It is always impressive to see what that, and all the aircraft, can do. This would be an out-and-back trip for us; drive to Yuma in the morning, attend the airshow, and drive home that evening. It would make for a long day, but it would be worth it.
According to the Yuma Airshow website, the Yuma Air Circus, the theme for the 2015 Yuma Airshow, will attract spectators from all over the country. The event will encompass civilian air acts, modern aircraft displays, live air performances, and more! This wasn't an aviation event that we were going to miss, and we made it to Yuma with time to spare. We got in line with all the other vehicles about 30 minutes before they opened the gate. We patiently waited for the gates to open, and then we were able to park on the MCAS Yuma Combat Aircraft Loading Area (CALA). They used the CALA for general parking, and bussed everyone to the flight line. Since we were fairly early we had plenty of time to visit the different vendors and check out some of the static display aircraft before the beginning of the show.
The show started with the Marine Corps Drum & Bugle Corps playing music and the Misty Blues Skydiving Team dropping in with the American Flag. We were then treated with Shockwave, a jet truck that can speed down the runway at an impressive 375 miles per hour. We watched the Search and Rescue (SAR) demo, and watched the Marines put their Bell HH-1N Iroquois into action in a simulated search and rescue mission. Gene Soucy and his Grumman Showcat then put on an amazing performance, and we would see him again later with wingwalker Teresa Stokes. The MCAS Yuma aggressor squadron, Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 (VMFT-401) "Snipers," did a few flybys in their colorful Northrop F-5N Tiger IIs. The Bell/Boeing MV-22B Osprey, McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, and Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II all put on very impressive demonstrations showcasing their speed and both vertical and forward flight.
After the show was over, we waited around for the crowd to thin. This allowed us more time to visit vendors and static display aircraft. Once back in our car it was time for a bite to eat and then to hit the road for our drive back to Phoenix. But, before we could leave town, we had to visit with our new friend, Marty. Marty lives in Yuma, and a couple of months ago he emailed me stating that he had been a fan of Ottosen Photography for many years and he would love to meet and visit with us. We briefly met Marty during the airshow, but we stopped by his home on the way out of town to spend some more time with him. Marty is the son of a USMC Gunnery Sergeant who served three tours in Vietnam and was active duty for 22 years, he has a sincere love for the Marine Corps, and he is very involved in his community; volunteering both with his church and with veterans. Marty is awesome, he is now a good friend and we look forward to seeing him again.
Information provided by Yuma Airshow.
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May has been a heavy month for new DVDs. I do my best to keep up with the top releases, but in writing about one a week, I just can't review them all in a timely manner. So this week I'm batting clean up, so to speak, and recapping the DVDs I missed.
May has been a heavy month for new DVDs. I do my best to keep up with the top releases, but in writing about one a week, I just can't review them all in a timely manner. So this week I'm batting clean up, so to speak, and recapping the DVDs I missed.
"My Bloody Valentine" wants to redefine the way we watch movies about stupid teenagers getting hacked to itty-bitty pieces by an insane miner with a pickaxe. Unfortunately, it falls a little short.
Don't get me wrong: If you like movies where a heavy breathing psycho spills a lot of innocent blood with little rhyme or reason, then you will no doubt enjoy this picture. But it only works on the one level.
Unless, of course, you get "My Bloody Valentine 3D" which adds another dimension, and allows you to experience a severed human jawbone flying out of the screen and into your lap. Pretty cool, but definitely not for everyone.
With "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," Kevin James makes the leap and moves from being the pre-eminent fat-guy comic on TV to being the pre-eminent fat-guy comic in the movies. And not because this is a great movie by any means - it's passable at best, a mildly amusing film that tries harder to be cute than be funny - but because without his sweet, sympathetic presence the movie would have been completely unwatchable.
Blart is a guy who desperately wants to be a cop, but settles for taking his mall security job way, WAY too seriously. The customers disrespect him, the other guards goof on him, but Blart keeps his chin up and tries to retain his dignity... in between mouthfuls of pie. One night, some crooks take over the mall to rob a bank, and Blart goes all "Die Hard" to try and stop them.
James is a funny guy, and he makes "Mall Cop" more entertaining that it has any right to be. But this is one of those movies that isn't really trying too hard to be funny; it wants to be cute, to make people smile and go "awwwwww" and not try to make anyone actually laugh out loud. Give James a good script, and the guy could be comedy gold - I can image John Belushi and Chris Farley looking down from heaven and nodding with approval.
"100 Feet" is a good movie with a, dare I say it, brilliant premise. Dig this: A battered wife (Famke Jannsen) kills her hubby. She is sentenced to house arrest, given an ankle bracelet and imprisoned in her own home... which the ghost of her abusive husband is now haunting.
It's "The Burning Bed" meets "The Shining" as the ghost continues his reign of terror and the wife tries to figure out what in tarnation she can do to stop him now.
The bulk of the film rests on Famke's shapely shoulders and she proves herself up to the task. Since so much depends on her acting by herself, or reacting to special effects, all credit must be given to the actress for keeping the movie interesting once the novelty of the cool setup wears off. And she pulls it off, making "100 Feet" one of the most interesting ghost movies of the year.
"Last Chance Harvey" reminds us that just because a movie is a romantic comedy doesn't mean it has to be a chick flick. So often these days everything having to do with romance is packaged and intended solely for a... shall we say... more feminine viewership. "Last Chance Harvey," however, is keenly aware that it takes two to tango.
Dustin Hoffman stars as Harvey, a man who is having one of those kinds of bad days you see only in the movies, where every possible bad thing that can happen, does happen, all at once. He gets the short-shrift from the airline on the way to London, he loses his job, and when he shows up for his daughter's wedding she tells him she wants her step-father to give her away, not Harvey. Ouch.
Stepping out for a much-needed shot of whiskey, he meets Kate, played by the wonderful Emma Thompson, and the two of them hit it off. "Last Chance Harvey" more or less just follows the couple around for a days as they talk, get to know each other, and eventually return to the wedding.
There isn't a lot of plot in this flick, but "Harvey" is all the better for it. This isn't a movie about a storyline; it's about wit and charm, personality and dialogue. It's not a knee-slapper, but a gentle, human film with a few chuckles and a lot of smiles. Consider it the diametric opposite of "Nights in Rodanthe," which was a deadly serious romance about two actors in the same age bracket.
"Underworld: The Rise of the Lycans" is that most dreaded kind of movie - the prequel. Sequels are rarely as good as the original, but prequels are usually about as good as stepping on a thumb tack. From Darth Vader to Hannibal Lecter, prequels are virtually always superfluous, pointless and just plain bad.
And in this case, the original "Underworld" wasn't good to begin with. Imagine my surprise when "Rise of the Lycans" improved on its predecessors in every way - it has better acting, better action and a much more involving story.
As before, the crux of the film is a forbidden romance between a werewolf and a vampire. Only this time the "Matrix"-inspired dullness (black-leather trench coats, slow-motion gunfights and atrocious music) has been replaced with Gothic gloominess and old-school, storm-the-castle intrigue.
The vampires live in a huge castle that would give Dracula pause, and they keep the Lycans in the basement as slave labor. Lucien is the personal pet of Bill Nighy, the head vampire, and is secretly sleeping with Nighy's daughter. Once the affair is uncovered, Lucien is put into shackles and becomes a werewolf Spartacus, leading a slave revolt and starting a bloody war against the vampires.
"Underworld" is an over-the-top supernatural action movie, and although it doesn't have much depth to it, it accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.


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See What a Soldier Had To Say About Caitlyn Jenner's Courage Award
When ESPN announced that Caitlyn Jenner (formerly Bruce Jenner) was going to be this year's recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, many questioned whether her recent gender transition should be regarded as "courageous," and whether or not this made Caitlyn Jenner an actual "hero."
The debate raged on, and even after Caitlyn's terrific acceptance speech at the ESPYs on Wednesday—in which she effectively illustrated to all exactly why she's a hero—some continue to question her courage and worthiness of the label "hero."
One of the most popular arguments seems to be that Caitlyn's heroism pales in comparison to that of firefighters or military personnel. Interestingly enough, there's one member of the U.S. Army who'd like America to know that, as a member of the military himself, he still believes that Caitlyn's public transition from male to female, and her efforts to raise awareness of the issues transgendered individuals face on a daily basis does qualify her as a hero.
Here's the post from the Facebook account of American soldier Joey Vicente:
And here's a transcript, just in case:
Your negative opinions on Caitlyn Jenner and her deservedness of an award that you didn't even know about until a few days ago are irrelevant.
Your definition of what or who a hero can or cannot be is irrelevant. 40% of the transgender community have attempted suicide. What if I told you that her speech last night saved even one human being from attempting to take their life. I'd call that a victory on any scale. I'd call that (gasp)… heroic?
You don't like that a female who used to identify as male got an award at a ceremony run by ESPN? Here's a hint: get over yourself. You are on the wrong side of history. Like many bigots of the civil rights era, you will one day have to answer for your hate, whether it is to your God, a loved one, or your few hundred Facebook friends that you think give the slightest bit of a shit about what kind of sandwich you ate or what kind of workout you got in today.
You want to voice your opinion? Please, I beg that you do. But in using terms like "freak" or "faggot" you paint a much more vivid picture of yourself than you ever could of Caitlyn Jenner, a human being just now finally finding her comfort zone.
Don't agree with Joey? Who cares? Like he said, your negative opinions are irrelevant.


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Do you want to run faster? If you got some distance running under your belt and can consistently run 6 miles or more then you're probably ready to add some speed-work to your workout plan and become a faster runner. As mentioned, it is necessary to have some running under your belt already to really see success. With running, distance comes first, then comes speed. When I started running I built up distance milestones first, then I added speed to master the same distance a bit faster and when I was able to run the same distance consistently faster than before that's when I expanded my running distance again and the whole process repeated itself. [Read more…]
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Long Run Saturday – 19 Miles Today
I was worried about being able to run outside today – Saturday's I usually do my long runs and it would suck to postpone that. Yesterday afternoon it started snowing and the forecast for today was a bit fuzzy, too. When I woke up this morning the clouds were gone and blue skies had taken over. Snow was on the ground, but it did not look too bad. Even the temperatures were near 40 degrees around breakfast time and so I made the call to go running outside and even run in shorts. The other choice would have been to go to the indoor running track and run around in circles for 19 miles – not a very motivating thought if you ask me. [Read more…]
Steamboat Marathon Steamboat Springs – The Facts for 2014
I am registered to run one of the formerly ranked Top 10 Scenic Marathons in the US – the Steamboat Marathon in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (Update: Read my Steamboat Marathon Recap here). The event is being hold on June 1st and it will be my 3rd marathon within a 14 day time frame. I live in Colorado and Steamboat Springs is about 3.5 hours of driving away from where I live, so I already booked a hotel for the weekend. Anyway, here is a quick review about the Steamboat Marathon.


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Veteran director and producer Ram Mukherjee passed away on Sunday morning at 5 am at his residence in Mumbai. He is the father of the Indian actress Rani Mukherjee. The filmmaker was 84 years old.
His wife Krishna Mukherjee told a media person over the phone, "He was admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital from October 13 and his treatment was going on. Unfortunately, his body was not responding to the treatment that well this time. Last night, his blood pressure suddenly dropped around 5 am."
She said in a very emotional tone, "He is no more, everything is finished."
The famous filmmaker has many critically successful movies to his name.
The list includes movies such as Raktanadir Dhara, Tomar Rakte Amar Sohag, Raktalekha and Ek Bar Mooskura Do, Biyer Phool. He was known for mostly screenwriting and directing movies in Bengali and Hindi language.
Biyer Phool launched Rani Mukherjee as it was her debut movie and was directed as well as produced by Ram Mukherjee.
Ram Mukherjee was the co-founder of Filmalaya Studios, had directed films like Hum Hindustani and Leader.
The chief minister of West Bengal, Mamta Banerjee posted a tweet saying, "Saddened at the passing of veteran filmmaker Ram Mukherjee. My condolences to his family. "
Rani, along with husband Aditya Chopra, was present for the last rites at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Vile Parle West.
Actors Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh and Anil Kapoor were among the few others who came along to pay their last respect to Ram Mukherjee.
The famous Bengali actor Prosenjit Chatterjee who has been close to the Mukherjee family tweeted, "Really sad to hear Ram Mukherjee passed away. I had an opportunity to work with him in 'Rakta Nadir Dhara', 'Raktalekha', 'Biyer Phool'. RIP Ramda".
Ram Mukherjee is survived by his wife, Krishna Mukherjee, daughter Rani Mukherjee Chopra and Son, Raja Mukherjee.


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The Kabwe skull or Broken Hill 1 is a hominin fossil originally classified as Homo rhodesiensis. It was found in an iron and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) in 1921 by a Swiss miner named Tom Zwiglaar. In addition to the skull, several postcranial bones were found including a femur and a tibia. The skull became known to anthropologists as Rhodesian Man but is now commonly referred to as the Broken Hill or Kabwe skull. The Kabwe skull is estimated to have a cranial capacity of 1,100cc. It has heavy brow ridges and a slightly keeled and constricted frontal bone.
The age of the remains are contentious, with secure dating impossible due to the destruction of geological context by mining activity. Archaic mammal species recovered with the skull suggest a date of 700,000-400,000 years old (Scarre, 2005). Conroy (1997) cites archaeological and palaeontological evidence that give a date of more than 125,000 years; Lewin & Foley (2004) give an age of "at least 200,000 years".
The Kabwe skull was until recently classed as "archaic Homo sapiens" but is usually now classed as Homo heidelbergensis. Some authorities retain the H. rhodesiensis classification and reserve H. heidelbergensis for European hominins.
Conroy G (1997): "Reconstructing Human Origins: A Modern Synthesis", W.W. Norton & Co. Inc, New York, NY & London.
Lewin, R and Foley, R 2004: Principles of Human Evolution (2nd edition), Blackwell Science Ltd.
Scarre C (2005) (Ed): "The human past", Thames & Hudson.
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The Kabwe skull (Homo rhodesiensis)
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I am new to this blog, which I find fascinating. What can you tell us about Boskop man? I have found only one book that even mentions it, and there was not much even in there.
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See this link for more on Boskop Man: http://johnhawks.net/weblog/reviews/brain/paleo/return-amazing-boskops-lynch-granger-2009.html
(Spoiler: it's a modern human population, nothing too special.)
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The Daily Krapht – Chase and the Barons – "Rule the World"
At Wordkrapht, we are lovers of music, and we have a drive to help support the independent music scene as much as possible. There is a unique and special program out of Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania called Pioneer Records that we had to introduce to our readers. Pioneer Records is a Point Park University-operated record label managed by the sports, arts and entertainment management program. The students working at this record label will learn important parts of the music industry over the course of the semester like, signing an artist or band to a contract, assisting in the development of a CD, developing a marketing campaign to promote the artist or band, and executing a CD release/mp3 launch party. A lot of us at Wordkrapht wish we had a program like Point Park's when we were in college!
The third artist to be signed at Pioneer Records is Chase and the Barons, a five piece rock and roll band out of Pittsburgh, who have a unique sound and aim to bring fun to their audience with each song and live performance. Their new success has earned them the title as one of ReverbNation's Top 10 bands in the Pittsburgh area.
Chase and the Barons shot the video for their single, "Rule the World" with the help of a music video class at Point Park University, which was actually the first music video class that they had where the sports, arts and entertainment management department collaborated with the cinema department. "Rule the World" is a fun, upbeat song and the Point Park students definitely captured the band's entertaining, light-hearted personalities and sound through this music video.
To learn more about Pioneer Records and check out other artists on this student run label, go here and after watching the music video for "Rule the World," check out their social media pages and show them some love!
Artist Name: Chase and the Barons
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Genre: rock n' roll, indie
Members: Chase Barron (vocals/guitar), Tyler Handyside (saxophone), Jacob Rieger (bass), Mike Saunders (lead guitar), and Jake Stretch (percussion)
Website: https://chaseandthebarons.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chaseandthebarons/
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I pledge to support a growing mobilization process to build a world free from violence for all children and to make zero Mankind's favourite number: zero violence
Over the past 10 years, the commitment to end violence against children has steadily grown, attracting an increasing number of allies who are joining us across regions as natural partners in our efforts to prevent and respond to violence. Unfortunately, violence remains the reality for millions of children around the world. With the inclusion of the elimination of violence against children in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we have the opportunity to turn our commitment and mobilisation into an unstoppable movement! In the count down to 2030, everybody counts and everybody is needed!
I pledge to continue to join hands with and for children, to support governments, organisations and institutions in their efforts to reach all violence-related targets in the SDGs, driving for results, building bridges and promoting circles for change and joint action.
I pledge to support the enhancement of a growing mobilisation process to raise commitment, time and talent to build a world free from violence for all children and to make zero Mankind's favourite number: Zero violence.
Together, we can all protect children from violence!
Ending violence against children depends on the personal commitment of individuals
Mon activité professionnelle me permet d'avoir un lien privilégié avec les enfants
We are committed to continue breaking the silence of abuse and to invite others to contribute to end violence against children
If we really want to build a world free from fear and violence, it is high time to accept that clearly prohibiting violent punishment of children is an essential foundation
Children are unbeatable
Luchar contra la violencia implica un enorme desafío al que no podemos renunciar
Sexual violence against children, whether exploitative or in the form of abuse for sexual gratification, is an attack on children's human dignity
I stand up for children and their rights
I encourage all states to establish an independent children's rights mechanism to ensure that children's rights are implemented in practice
I will be a voice to the voiceless
I pledge to use my voice on national and international forums to deliver the strong message that violence against children is never justifiable, and is immeasurably harmful to society.
I pledge to use all my influence and energy to make a creative and sustainable contribution to end violence against children
High Time to end violence against children affected by war


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Should the United States Continue Targeted Airstrikes Outside of U.S. Combat Zones?
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I would like to thank my opponent for allowing me to accept this debate. As he has provided no regulations or rules, nor specified the burden of proof, I will take the liberty to do so myself.
The BoP will be shared between myself and my opponent, as each must sufficiently convince voters of their stance. To clarify, I am opposed to further airstrikes from the U.S. as my opponent is in favor of continuing and even increasing the number of airstrikes.
Before continuing, it is essential to recognize the confines of the debate, and what exactly the debate will entail. The resolution gives hints towards the U.S. involvement in the war on terror, specifically in regards to the Islamic State. Thus, the Islamic State and terrorism itself attains relevance to the topic. Accordingly, such aspects will be discussed in this debate. With that out of the way, allow me to begin argumentation.
Contention 1: Airstrikes are inherently ineffective in combating terrorism.
The normative and predominantly majority of airstrikes conducted in various areas have proved inefficiency and minimal impact in accomplishing its initial intent. Specifically, airstrikes conducted against the Islamic State (IS, ISIL, ISIS) have not been even relatively close to their intended success. The Christian Science Monitor confirms, "The US military has been flying between 15 and 30 strike sorties a day, "a very, very low level of activity" likely to garner only "minimal effects, both strategically and tactically," argues Anthony Cordesman, a defense analyst at the Center for Strategic and International Studies." [1] The article later explains that, "While the US-led coalition "has strategic momentum," the statement said, it also acknowledged that, "ISIL has tactical momentum on several fronts." Essentially, while the U.S. airstrikes have reputable intentions and have been correctly conducted, they have not been effective in preventing the advance and expansion of the Islamic State.
Vishay Prashad, professor of international studies at Trinity College, describes the problems with airstrikes. He quotes, "[ISIS] will not be destroyed by aerial bombardment. I think that's the first point to make is that the United States, when tackling this group and groups that its allied with, for instance, the Naqshbandi Army, etc., the United States has already been at war with these organizations during the battle of Falluja, in the battles in Ramadi, in the battles of Tal Afar. I mean, U.S. Marines have been fighting them over the last decade before they left Iraq. So it's very unlikely that from 30,000 feet the Americans are going to be able to cower this very sophisticated and incredibly brave fighting outfit. So this idea that U.S. involvement is somehow going to change the tide of the Islamic State's progress seems to me a little illusionary." [2] In essence, Prashad is explaining the impossibility of wiping out such a sophisticated and effective group of warriors from way above ground. Instead, he implies his support for ground attacks, to thoroughly and efficiently defeat the terror groups. That said, we see the inherent flaws in combating terrorism through airstrikes. Specifically, we have noted that A) empiric historical evidence shows its inefficiency, and B) it is neither a thorough nor an effective solution.
Contention 2: Airstrikes have an adverse and opposite effect on terrorism.
Often times, politicians and military officials attempt to combat terrorism by using airstrikes. However, on equally frequent occasions, this attempt to detain and derail terrorism only strengthens it. Journalist Michael Crowley of TIME Magazine notes, "The American air strikes against a militant group in Iraq could motivate the fighters to retaliate with terrorist attacks against U.S. civilians, experts warn." [3] This general statement is later more thoroughly explained in the article. "[Airstrikes] could increase the likelihood that ISIS or somebody inspired by ISIS, would strike against the homeland," says Seth Jones, a terrorism expert with Rand Corp." Though not particularly specific, we see that multiple experts warn of the detrimental and irreconcilable effects. Essentially, this means that A) terror threats still exist, and B) terror threats are increased. Inevitably, attempted airstrikes meant to help will likely have antagonistic effects on not only the people affected by current terrorism, but also individuals not yet affected by terrorism.
Equally, we find that antagonizing our antagonizers is irrefutably contradictory to peacemaking. If we wish to attain peace (as many Americans do) we should not engage in counterterrorism operations such as aerial bombings. Conclusively, these airstrikes are compatible to Newton's law: every action has an equal and opposite reaction. If we choose to react hastily without properly preparing ahead of time, the follow-up will be equal to our attack. In the end, we find two primary reasons as to why airstrikes will have a clashing and mutually exclusive effect. Firstly, terror cannot be fought simply by terror, and secondly, a contradictory action is positive to have an equally opposed consequence.
Contention 3: The United States is not currently prepared to face the consequences.
Airstrike operations are very powerful in many scenarios, but understanding and knowledge is an absolute necessary component prior to launching such devastating attacks. The complication is that residing intelligence is not sufficient to host such an attack. Senior fellow of Foreign Policy and Director of Research for Foreign Policy at Brookings University Daniel L. Byman affirms, "Yet bombing has many downsides. Currently, the United States lacks the intelligence on Iraq and ISIS necessary to carry out anything more than opportunistic strikes. The United States has begun the process of gaining this intelligence, but getting a comprehensive picture will take months, if not longer. ISIS is an irregular army that does not rely on tanks or other mechanized forces to achieve victory, making it hard for air power to deal a decisive blow. Although its convoys flying black flags would be easy targets, it would quickly adapt -- becoming more discreet and traveling in smaller units if U.S. aircraft threatened to attack." [4] If the United States isn't fully aware of what is going on in the areas in which they intend to bomb, it can result in dire consequences. This includes not only missing the threat in its entirety, but also the death and devastation of civilians and their homes.
Furthermore, aerial bombardment has consequences lasting far longer than anticipated. Freelance writer Louise McEwan explains, "On the surface, bombing ISIS appears to be a moral 'no brainer'. The group must be stopped, but without a concrete, workable and sustainable plan beyond airstrikes, the coalition of nations fighting ISIS may find itself mired in war for years to come, engaged against the next malevolent group to rise from the ashes." [5] The impact of bombing will continue long past the explosion. The United States doesn't have adequate information to have a long-term plan, and aerial bombings and airstrikes are not the solutions.
All of my opponent's points have been thoroughly covered throughout the course of my claims. However, I would like to mention that my opponent used no sources to back up his claims whereas I have backed each point up.
[1] http://www.csmonitor.com...
[4] http://www.brookings.edu...
[5] http://www.alaskahighwaynews.ca...
Though my opponent would love you to believe that airstrikes are good and that they actually work. But the sad fact is, they aren't effective, and don't necessarily work. My opponent brings up the supposed correlation between airstrikes and terror activities in regards to presidencies. However, this mere correlation doesn't prove the causation behind the decline in terror activities. However, we still have terrorist acts happening all over America, more specifically in Oklahoma. [1] This, remember was during Obama's presidency, and actually shows that terrorism is heightened because of airstrikes. If you recall, this beheading was in direct correlation to ISIS, during a time period in which Obama was ordering airstrikes. This shows a correlation and causation between both terrorism in the US and the airstikes being conducted during that time. He also mentions that the airstrikes have killed the main leaders of ISIS. Still, though, there is definitely more casualties suffered from those strikes that are innocent citizens. His last point is where he mentions that airstrikes are the safest and most effective route to deterring and even preventing terrorism. However, I've proven on multiple occasions that this is not the case. And his emotional appeal at the end is not well founded. An airstrike cannot simply do all the work that an elite military force can, and will only cause more casualties of innocent and uninvolved citizens. Thank you.
[1] http://news.yahoo.com...
"There are great advantages to airstrikes, they are there to protect the United States."
1. If airstirkes were in place to protect the United States, they would also protect US citizens.
2. Airstrikes conducted by the US have killed US citizens.
3. An article by PolitiFacts cited Times magazine records, "The Times wrote of al-Awlaki's death, "For what was apparently the first time since the Civil War, the United States government had carried out the deliberate killing of an American citizen as a wartime enemy and without a trial." [1] The article goes on to explain that a total of 4 American citizens were killed, and three of them were not intended targets.
4. If airstrikes do not protect American citizens, they in turn do not protect America.
5. If airstrikes do not protect America, they don't have the supposed advantages.
6. If there exists no advantages, they should not be used.
"We can cancel them at any time."
1. If missiles are sent off and explode, they cause unwarranted damage.
2. Damage is irreversible.
3. Harm is already caused if damage is irreversible.
4. If unwarranted damage is caused, it has negative effects.
5. If airstrikes have negative effects, they should not be used.
"They are working, being effective, depleting terrorist forces, and keeping the world safe."
1. I have already shown how the effectiveness is not present.
2. I have already shown how airstrikes do not keep America safe.
3. America is part of the world.
4. If airstrikes do not protect America, they do not protect the world.
5. If they do not protect the world, they should not be implemented.
6. Airstrikes can indeed deplete terrorist forces.
7. However, other methods are more effective and are more guaranteed to keep the rest of the world safe.
8. If there are superior methods to defeat terrorism, they should be used instead.
I am the only opponent with arguments left standing, unattacked. I will list those now:
1. Airstrikes are inherently ineffective in combating terrorism.
a. Empiric historical evidence shows its inefficiency
b. It is neither a thorough or effective solution
c. A and B make it impractical
d. If airstrikes are impractical, they should not be conducted.
2. Airstrikes have an adverse and opposite effect on terrorism.
a. Terror cannot be fought simply by terror.
b. A contradictory action is positive to have an equally opposed consequence.
c. If there are opposite consequences of equal severity, airstrikes will only cause more harm than good.
d. If airstrikes are more harmful than good, they are impractical.
e. If airstrikes are impractical, they should not be conducted.
3. The United States is not currently prepared to face the consequences.
a. The impact will last longer than the explosion.
b. Adequate information is not available.
c. If adequate information is not available, then the US is not prepared.
d. If the US is not prepared, they cannot effectively conduct airstrikes.
e. If the US cannot effectively conduct airstrikes, they should not conduct airstrikes.
In conclusion, there are three important arguments that I have presented that still stand, unrefuted. For these reasons, you should vote Con.
[1] http://www.politifact.com...
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South Carolina Opens Hotline for Troubled Teens
Last week, the Be Right! Project announced the opening of its 24-hour hotline to help troubled teens and their families. Since then, the project's director says the hotline has heated up.
The Program's Early Successes
"The response has been very high," explained Darion Hutcherson, who mans the hotline and oversees the Be Right! Project. "It's older people calling, young people calling, and parents are calling wanting help for their teenagers."
After experiencing difficulty getting through to her 15-year-old son, Savanda Farmer says a friend suggested she call the Be Right! Hotline. "I couldn't figure out what was going on with him," explained Farmer. "His grades were getting bad in school. He didn't want to be there. He wanted to change schools."
After contacting the Be Right! Project, Farmer says Hutcherson sat down with her son. "If we could not come to us, we would like him to go somewhere," she explained. "He began to open up, and we found out a lot of things that were going on."
Services that the Program Offers Troubled Teens
Hutcherson says Be Right! offers youth services such as counseling, mentorship, educational planning and job placement. While the program operates out the C.R. Neal Dream Center on Atlas Road, Hutcherson says his work often takes him into communities, schools and homes.
"When you go into their environments, you see what kind of situations they're really going through," explained Hutcherson. "We had a situation last night where we had to go out and talk to a grandparent and grandson. When we left the house, everyone was in tears."
The Be Right! Hotline is 803-238-9422.
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At approximately £100, the HJH/Buerostuhl Office Swivel Chair certainly starts to look like an ideal solution to your gaming needs. It comes in around the low middle price range for home and office desk chairs and has many features that are popular amongst gamers and office workers.
What is surprising in this price range is that it breaks the mold from the typical look of a rolling desk chair and has a sporty/sleek style – that alone makes it worth a closer look. The real question is whether or not something this affordable, and stylish, is going to be comfortable after a few hours of sitting down on.
What features define the Buerostuhl Swivel Office Chair?
The HJH Office Swivel Chair features a racing seat style with sewn segmented pads in the seats and back. The outer edges are double stitched and formed with sculpted cushions rising at the edge. The material is made of a durable, but soft, synthetic leather material. It also comes with a 5 point bottom castor support system and features an adjustable height seat. The back angle is fixed, and the bed of the chair is on a rocker platform. The last main feature of this chair is the ergonomic arm rests that can be height adjusted at will.
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There is a lot that customers love about this chair. The seat is set at an upright angle that promotes proper posture and works to relieve and prevent back strain. It adjusts easily to just the right height and the seat rocker mechanism is smooth, allowing for a comfortable tilt that holds you in the position you want.
Hands down, the feature that everyone loves is the adjustable arms. The arms are curved and padded, which is a plus you usually don't find in this price range, but the fact that you can adjust their height is an added bonus. You can even raise the height of the arms above the normal desk height which can help add support for those working on a computer for hours on end.
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There are two complaints about this chair, but only one really counts. The first complaint is about the fixed arch of the back. It forces you into an ergonomically correct position. Customers who are used to reclining their chairs don't like it, but they probably haven't connected that position to their lower back pain either. The other complaint about the HJH/Buerostuhl Office Swivel Chair is that it has awful rolling castors. They do the job, but are noisy and not smooth at all.
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For the price, this Racer Swivel Chair delivers a lot more than you might expect. The issue with the castors really isn't that big of a deal if you are on a smooth surface, unless your goal with the chair is to have a race! Everything about this chair is designed to make working – and gaming – a more comfortable experience, while at the same time promoting good posture and support. All in all it is a winner in both looks and performance.by


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What effect will Nicolas Sarkozy's blunders in tech and data protection have on the 2012 elections?
Just as it has in the United States, public policy in other countries started focusing on tech in the last ten years or so, after the Internet had become the principal vehicle for accessing and sharing information and the need simultaneously arose for a regulatory framework allowing it to operate optimally. While in most Western countries the corresponding need has been broadly the same one—balancing the right of free access to information with the need to protect existing rights—the differences have also been astonishing: while in the US, a sophisticated system of individual rights built on top of the Bill of Rights generally, and the First Amendment specifically, managed to shape policy even in the singularly illiberal Bush years, France has had no such tradition: French politics since the Revolution has asserted the right of any government vested by the people with a representative mandate to conduct policy freely in the nation's best interests. The result has been that a doctrine such as fair use, or a relatively balanced piece of legislation such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, have no equivalent in France, where the letter and spirit of pre-digital copyright legislation continues to govern relationships between actors in the digital age [i].
When looking at these issues, one must also remember that France's Constitution puts the President of the Republic at the apex of its institutional system—and while that principle has been considerably diluted since General de Gaulle created the function, next year's presidential election, together with the attendant National Assembly general election due one month later, will determine the essential direction the country will take for the following five years.
Public policy continues to play a greater role in France than in other countries: the 2012 presidential elections will be a major watershed in a number of issues
M Sarkozy can be expected to seek re-election to the office entrusted to him in 2007 and, unless something unexpected happens, the second ballot in May will offer the French people a choice between the outgoing incumbent and M Hollande, the moderate, liberal-leaning candidate designated by the Opposition Socialist Party in a nationwide primary last autumn.
In most other countries, public policy tends to focus exclusively on economic or foreign-policy issues, but this is unlikely to be the case in France. Debate so far in the French press has mainly covered the two candidates' personalities and their precise proposals for dealing with the rather dire situation in which the once proud French economy is left, after five years of M Sarkozy's administration, goes curiously unmentioned. Even more curiously, to non-French eyes, will be the place traditionally accorded to cultural policy and, in recent years, to tech-related issues, by the media when covering French politics. It's a subject I've covered before and, all in all, an important one both in a French and an international context.
M Sarkozy and the ruling UMP party have adopted a singularly illiberal stance on the Internet and on tech
M Sarkozy's campaign for the French Presidency, in 2006-2007, had little to say about the Internet. He has never shown the slightest interest in information technology and does not use a computer—although he has belatedly realized the damage his total tech illiteracy was doing to his image and now (December 2011) claims to be using an iPad.
His presidency, however, has been marked by an unprecedented onslaught on the tech sector, instituted largely in a desperate attempt to shore up the entertainment industry, to which M Sarkozy, his pop-singer third wife, Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand (a former television chat-show director) and the UMP party are all extremely close, via the HADOPI three-strikes and you're out law adopted in 2009.
Despite the determination with which the Sarkozy administration has attempted to police the Internet, its actions were totally ineffective, as the measures it enacted proved impossible to enforce from the start, a fact that was widely pointed out and led to pretty universal ridicule. The government's utter ignorance about even the most elementary technical facts underpinning how the Internet works included, famously, a long-held delusion that illegal streaming can be effectively policed.
M Sarkozy, who never shies away from a policy volte-face if he perceives it to be in his interest, famously expressed doubts about his HADOPI brainchild in April this year:
Je prends d'ailleurs ma part de l'erreur. (…) L'intuition que j'avais, c'est qu'on ne pouvait pas (abandonner) les créateurs. Peut-être que la maladresse a été de donner le sentiment que vous étiez attaqués. [ii]
(M Sarkozy at the Conseil national du numérique, Le Monde, April 27, 2011)
The President's office, however, swiftly issued a press release retracting those comments and his administration has since stuck to its previous uncompromising stance on the issue: in November 2011, he announced the government's intention to tax ISPs to finance a new National Music Centre and his desire to extend the existing anti-piracy provisions to streaming.
The current French administration's repressive stance has not been confined to policing the Internet, extending to to data protection
The Sarkozy administration has also been prepared to scale back significantly the protections enshrined in France's 1978 Data Protection Act.
It is now forgotten that there was an earlier attempt, called SAFARI, by a French government to create a centralized database of personal data. On March 21, 1974, an article in the newspaper Le Monde, "SAFARI ou la chasse aux Français" (SAFARI; or, Hunting Frenchmen) brought public attention to the project. France's data protection watch dog, CNIL, was instituted following the scandal this created and as a result of which it was given extensive powers to enforce individual citizens' rights of access and privacy—at subject still extremely sensitive at that time, given the Vichy régime's 1941 attempt to set up a centralized nationwide file detailing, among other things, individual citizens' religious and political affiliations. This database was then used by the collaborationist police to arrest and deport thousands of French and foreign Jews. A report by M Joinet, its first director in 1978-1981, which was circulated by CNIL just two years prior to M Sarkozy's election shows how sensitive the subject remained until that time.
The Sarkozy government, on the other hand, has felt constrained by no such scruples. Immediately on gaining office, it embarked on creating a series of databases recording an astonishingly wide range of information about private individuals, in most cases people without criminal records.
In July 2008, the Sarkozy government created a database called Edvige, which on investigation turned out to be so injurious to civil liberties (the government was, for instance, empowered to included anyone's political affiliation or sexual preference in it, even on the basis of hearsay) that the Prime Minister was compelled to descend it altogether the following November; it was replaced with a database from which the most objectionable aspects had been removed.
The French government recently went a step further in the same direction when a bill was adopted by the National Assembly at the government's request, aimed at creating a fichier des gens honnêtes (a database of honest people). The Sarkozy administration is thus embarking on the same path as the Bush administration with the Patriot Act, and the Blair government with its compulsory identity card scheme—since withdrawn by the present Coalition government). A recent article on French investigation site OWNI goes into some of the possible reasons for M Sarkozy's relentless drive to keep track of every detail of his compatriots lives.
All in all, thus, M Sarkozy's obsessive intrusion into individual citizens' privacy in the name of copyright protection or terrorist prevention has unquestionably exposed him to both anger and ridicule—given the technically inept way in which it has been carried out. The same can be said of the half-baked attempt to set up a government data base, Etalab, of which only 1 per cent is available in an open format, despite initial promises to the contrary.
Will the Sarkozy administration's appalling record in tech and data protection have any effect on the forthcoming presidential election?
While M Hollande, the designated opposition candidate, has said little as yet on these subjects, he can expect his support to be significantly boosted by the government's repressive stance on tech issues and on data protection.
So far, however, he and his advisers appear to have chosen to say as little as possible on policy issues until the election campaign actually begins—which can be expected to happen in February. His designated spokesman on tech issues, Madame Fleur Pellerin, a young member of the Court of Auditors, has already begun meeting members of the tech sector—in which resentment of M Sarkozy's policies failures is strong—and it can be expected that this will encourage the opposition to express positions that will improve the quality of debate in this area.
Tech and data protection are, of course, only one among many issues likely to be debated in the French presidential election. Yet this issue matters, arguably more than others: the Internet is one of the main contributors to growth in the US, the UK and a rising number of North European economies. France lags behind, in sharp and surprising contrast to the leading place it still claimed to to occupy in the technological field as late as the 1960s. OWNI's remarkable report shows that despite all the obstacles the authorities have put in its way, the Internet accounts for c. €30bn in GDP and 1.15 million jobs or 4.2 per cent of the working population. Even more significantly, it accounted for 20 per cent of French GDP growth between 2004 and 2009. So the Internet unquestionably has the potential to become a much bigger contributor to economic growth in one of Europe's most deficient and stagnant economies if recent mistakes are reversed: it can only be hoped that France's next government will understand this better than its current one._______________
- Incredible as it may seem, copyright in France continues to be governed essentially by legislation enacted in 1957.
- I'm quite prepared to admit it: I was party to the mistake […] My intuition was that we couldn't leave creators on the wayside. It may have been wrong to give the impression that you were being targeted.


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That is correct, healthy weight is not just about a number on a scale! However, maintaining a healthy weight is a crucial part of being healthy, with a proper balance of body fat, and lean muscle! Weight loss is something that many people struggle with, and with all of the fad diets and pyramid-scheme "nutrition" companies out there, how do people manage to lose weight in a healthy way?!
The answer is, it is not just that simple. There are many steps to proper weight loss, including eating the proper foods, eating the proper amount of foods, foods to limit, foods to avoid completely, when we eat these foods, when do we not want to eat, what to stay away from when you have a late night craving, exercise, what kind of exercise, sleep habits, hydration, supplementation, yada, yada, yada!
Bottom line, is that anything worth doing is going to take time. We can get caught up in the "lose 21 pounds in 21 days" hype, but what benefit does crash dieting and over-working ourselves for 3 weeks have long term on our health? The answer is it does not help, as many people just regain the weight very quickly, and even gain a few extra pounds. Health is a journey, not a destination. Its not about getting the 10 pounds off, its about changing our lifestyle so that losing weight becomes a secondary benefit to overall health. And think, if you lost just 4 pounds a month, would that make you happy? At first glance, many people say no, as they have a friend who lost 20 pounds with the new "Herba-Care" 23 day challenge non-sense! But if you lost 4 pounds a month, over the course of 6 months, or 12 months, in a way that facilitates optimal health and function of your body, you will not only lose weight, but also promote health and wellness throughout your entire body, and improve your life!
Weight loss can be a struggle for many of us in the real world, but having a plan with accountability is the best way to make sure you stay on course. Below is a link for 10 things you can use to help keep you on the right track, and let you change your life for the better! The sooner you start, the sooner you will be glad you did! Stop talking about it, and do it! Consider 6 months from now being 24-30 pounds lighter, with more energy and vitality, better sleep, younger appearance, and getting to shop for some new, smaller clothes! The choice is yours, no one is going to make it for you! I believe in you!
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I would do a charcoal black color. Something between dark grey and black would look cool. I actually recently tried the crackle nail polish from Claire's but you can get it anywhere. You put a coat of regular black and then put the gray crackle on top. It looks really cool.0
Either something really fun or a pretty neutral. Try a dark purple or a light neutral. Or you could do a ballerina pink, I love that color lately. I wear sephora by opi's the way tutu his heart, it's an awesome color0
maybe it's just my skin tone but I've found that whenever I use yellow...whether it be the brightest of highlighter yellows or anything else...my nails always look gross and sickly and like infected lol. so hog can try yellow I guess, but I know I steer clear of it. I like darker colors for fall, try like a dark blue or purple.0
Deep burgandy. but don't go matchy matchy and get the same on both the hands & feet. That looks old lady like. Maybe get deep maroon on the toes & neutral on the nails. You know, you can actually get them buffed and never get them polished. That way, not chipping. Then, you can do them anytime & keep them shiney. They stay beautiful. Or, vice versa.0
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Reading eBooks is getting more popular every day. A lot of people choose rather to download an eBook and read it on their device, instead of buying an actual book. While the old-fashioned readers don't like the new way, modern generations tend to use this method of reading even more and more. And we prepared a list of five best Windows apps for reading and buying eBooks completely legally for all you 'modern-readers,' as we hope that it will help you to find the best reading tool for yourself.
#1 Kobo (recommended)
Kobo is definitely a smaller and less-know eBook reader than Nook or Kindle, but it still provides a great selection of content. Kobo has some elements of both Kindle and Nook. A simple, Kindle-reminding design of the app, combined with similar store integration as Nook, makes Kobo a very decent app which definitely deserves to be on our list.
Navigation between sections is a little bit rough, as the developer decided to put the navigation bar inside the settings panel, but reading experience is very satisfying. Navigation and transition between the pages is different than Kindle and Nook as you're only allowed to tap on the screen, and not to swipe.
#2 Nook
One of the world's leading book retailers, Barnes & Noble have made an outstanding app for reading eBooks, called Nook. This app is probably your best choice for buying and reading not just the books, but also a various collection of other media, like magazines and comics, which is different than Kindle, which already has to release the comics section.
We put Nook ahead of Amazon's Kindle for a couple of reasons, and one of them is app's bright design and UI, which is a real refreshment compared to Kindle's dark and monotonous user interface. After opening, Nook offers you your "Daily Shelf," a five item collection of the content you've already read. Nook's start screen is divided into two sections, showing you content you already own, and Barnes and Noble's recommendations for you.
Reading experience in Nook is very enjoyable. The app has beautiful page slide animations, but some users reported that these animations distracted them after a long reading time, but if you're really concentrated, this shouldn't be an issue. The only possibly con of Nook is the fact that columns couldn't be adjusted manually, because the app automatically selects a number of columns based on a text size, which may cause reading to be uncomfortable sometimes.
#3 Amazon Kindle
Amazon's Kindle is probably the best-known eBook reader in the market, but that fact didn't prevent it from being second on our list. But besides the second place, Kindle still has some great features and it's worth mentioning. When you open the Windows app, you'll get the grid list of your eBook library, which can be categorized alphabetically or chronologically. Switching between the content on your device and the content from your storage is also very easy.
If Nook beaten Kindle in design, Amazon's app is definitely a winner when it comes to a reading experience. Kindle offers some nice features including note highlights and quick dictionary definition look-ups. Navigation through the pages is also very easy and comfortable, but I'm sure that Amazon could do even better job in the further versions of the app.
#4 Manga Tree
And now something different for all you manga fans out there. If you're looking for a good manga reader, Manga Tree will make you stop searching. Manga Tree allows you to browse for your favorite manga through categories like harem, Shonen, slice of life, and so on. Instead of downloading pages locally, Manga Tree pulls them on demand, which could be a double-edged sword, because it will save you a lot of storage space, but it can also cause some pages to fail to load. But if you don't want to risk, you can also download mangas from KissManga's database for an offline reading.
Navigation through the app is smooth and responsive, but some users said that they had certain problems with swiping to another page. This problem is probably caused because Manga Tree doesn't cache the mangas and loads them dynamically.
#5 Cover
Cover is probably the best app in the App Store to read your own CBR/CBZ/CB7/PDF/EPUB comic books. With Cover, you can create your own library, and easily manage it by adding folders and sub-folders. Cover also allows you to customize the pages of your document by changing the background color, height and width of the page, align of the text, and so on. Free version of the app offers you a limited Library storage, while premium version offers you an unlimited storage for your Library.
If you are on Windows 10, you could be interested in checking out some free and open source ePub readers. Do check them out and let us know which one is your favorite.
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Not a day passes by without someone saying to me, "Norma, I don't know how you can do so many things — family, school, a full-time job and gardening."
Not a day passes by without someone saying to me, "Norma, I don't know how you can do so many things — family, school, a full-time job and gardening." I must admit, it's tough, but I try to stay organized. I'll share with you how I stay on top of my gardening.
Since I have very little time to spend in my garden, I have to implement those practices that will save time. I spend, on average, two hours per month in my garden. So let me share a few tips with you.
Start with good soil. You may say, "Where am I going to find that because all I have is sand?" That's exactly what I had, too, so I purchased some good composted material and incorporated it into my flower beds. Soil with added organic matter holds more water, adds nutrients to the soil, improves the soil's ability to hold nutrients and helps reduce root knot nematode (RKN) problems. RKN thrive in sandy soils and attack many different plant types.
Start small. Many new gardeners get over ambitious and put in a large flower garden, then get frustrated because it takes too much time to care for. Start with a small area: This will give you time to learn about the plants and allow you to enjoy your garden. After you think you've figured out how to care for that area, expand that flower bed, or start another in a different area. I am still putting in new flower beds for two reasons: First, I am following my own advice, and secondly, my husband likes grass and vegetable gardening — no flowers — so I always wait until he goes out of town to dig up the grass to expand my flower beds.
Select plants that require minimal care. I look for plants that require little water and have few pest problems. My favorite plant is firebush. I think every gardener should have one. It has attractive foliage, attracts hummingbirds and propagates very easily for you to make new plants to share with friends and family. Other great plants in my garden are: crape myrtle, jatropha, lantana, Walter's viburnum, candlestick cassia, caladium, gladiolus, periwinkle, loropetalum, chaste tree, milkweed and pineapple guava, to name a few.
Mulch, mulch, mulch! This is a big time saver. Mulch helps to keep the weeds down, holds moisture in the soil, helps to reduce soil-borne diseases spread by rain splashing the pathogen into open wounds on the plant, and adds organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. I usually add about four sheets of newspaper on top of the soil before I put down the mulch. Keep the mulch about three inches thick and away from the base of the plant. When the mulch touches the base, it keeps that area constantly wet and your plants will eventually decline due to rot of the trunk.
Be a pest detective. Walk the garden at least once a week and check for signs of insects and diseases. Know the difference between good and bad insects. Pick and destroy the bad insects when you see them. Stump them, cut them in half, whatever your heart desires. Pick up diseased leaves when fallen, and prune out diseased branches.
Be careful when watering. Too much water is just as bad as too little. Apply one inch of water per week. Avoid overhead watering, especially in the late evening, as it keeps your plants wet for a prolonged period and allows plant pathogens to flourish. Install a micro-irrigation system. It puts the water directly to the root zone of the plant, uses less water and saves money.
Follow these tips and you will have lots of time to enjoy your garden and maybe do a few other things you've wanted to tackle for a while now.
Normal Samuel is the Urban Horticulture Agent for the UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.